About Newport Mansions of the Preservation Society

The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island's largest cultural organization, protects, preserves and presents the best of Newport County's architectural heritage. Its 11 historic properties and landscapes - seven of which are National Historic Landmarks - trace America's architectural and social development from the Colonial era through the Gilded Age. In keeping with its mission, the Society strives to offer its members and the public a comprehensive view of each property's architecture, interiors, landscapes and social history.

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Hotel Viking exterior in Newport, RI, at dusk, showing the historic brick building with lit windows, a balustrade roofline, and a hedge-lined entrance.

The award-winning Hotel Viking, situated atop Newport's Historic Hill neighborhood with breathtaking views of Bellevue Avenue, offers both guestrooms and luxury suites along with a sense of history and a friendly ambiance. Brimming with stories of famous dignitaries and celebrities, the Hotel Viking has offered gracious hospitality for over 90 years. The award-winning Hotel Viking, situated atop Newport's Historic Hill neighborhood with breathtaking views of Bellevue Avenue, offers both guestrooms and luxury suites along with a sense of history and a friendly ambiance. Brimming with stories of famous dignitaries and celebrities, the Hotel Viking has offered gracious hospitality for over 90 years.

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Located in the heart of Newport's best-known Irish-American neighborhood, the Museum of Newport Irish History tells the story of Irish immigration to Newport County from the colonial era to the present, along with the many contributions people of Irish descent have made to the community. Exhibits at the Interpretive Center are organized around key aspects of local Irish life and feature maps, photographs, video, and artifacts, including some from the construction of Fort Adams, which was built with Irish immigrant labor.Visitors can also explore Newport's historic Irish cemetery at the corner of Barney and Mt. Vernon Streets. The site of Rhode Island's first Catholic church, it has been restored and maintained by the museum since 1999. Located in the heart of Newport's best-known Irish-American neighborhood, the Museum of Newport Irish History tells the story of Irish immigration to Newport County from the colonial era to the present, along with the many contributions people of Irish descent have made to the community. Exhibits at the Interpretive Center are organized around key aspects of local Irish life and feature maps, photographs, video, and artifacts, including some from the construction of Fort Adams, which was built with Irish immigrant labor.Visitors can also explore Newport's historic Irish cemetery at the corner of Barney and Mt. Vernon Streets. The site of Rhode Island's first Catholic church, it has been restored and maintained by the museum since 1999.

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Group gathered on the lawn for an outdoor session in front of a red sandstone mansion with a tile roof and arched entry

At Salve Regina University, we are deeply invested in the success of each student. We provide an educational environment built on collaboration, innovation and hands-on experiences, giving you meaningful opportunities to learn, lead and make an impact on campus, in Newport, throughout Rhode Island and around the world. At Salve Regina University, we are deeply invested in the success of each student. We provide an educational environment built on collaboration, innovation and hands-on experiences, giving you meaningful opportunities to learn, lead and make an impact on campus, in Newport, throughout Rhode Island and around the world.

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Players in white tennis attire on grass tennis courts in front of a historic shingle-style clubhouse.

Set in one of Newport's most magnificent architectural sites, the Hall of Fame features a fascinating museum showcasing the history of tennis and its greatest champions, as well as 13 historic grass tennis courts open to the public. The National Historic Landmark property is also an extraordinary venue for corporate events, weddings and social functions! Set in one of Newport's most magnificent architectural sites, the Hall of Fame features a fascinating museum showcasing the history of tennis and its greatest champions, as well as 13 historic grass tennis courts open to the public. The National Historic Landmark property is also an extraordinary venue for corporate events, weddings and social functions!

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